Precious Metals
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.
Feb 09 2017
More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.
Jan 31 2017
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.
Jan 30 2017
Gold miner Evolution Mining is cashing up and brokers laud the company for its production and debt-free potential.
Jan 30 2017
Previous Stories
Newcrest: Another One Bites The (Growth) Dust
Jun 06 2013
Goldminer Newcrest has become the latest resource major to shelve growth plans in favour of cash generation in a weaker commodities market. Brokers have substantially dropped forecasts.
The Plumeting Aussie
Jun 06 2013
Phillip Capital reviews Australian economic data and moves in stock, currency and gold markets.
Physical Gold Demand Substantial
Jun 06 2013
Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin sees gold suppoted as physical purchases from central banks offset paper market selling. Opportunities are also presenting in platinum and palladium.
The Overnight Report: Correction Fever
Jun 06 2013
Wall Street tumbled last night on weaker data and a stubborn fear of Fed tapering. Dow down 216. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: The Ups And Downs Of Fedspeak
Jun 05 2013
Hawkish Fedspeak sent Wall Street tumbling last night, but the buyers never miss an opportunity. Dow down 76. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Overnight Report: Mixed Messages All Around
Jun 04 2013
A raft of mixed global manufacturing data, the ongoing Japanese slide, more Fed-speak, a bounce in commodity prices and a big bounce in the Aussie make for more confusion. Dow up 138. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
Material Matters: Base Metals, Gold, Coal, Natgas And Oil
Jun 03 2013
A continuation of subdued growth is expected in 2013. Base metals, coal, gas and oil prices are expected to remain soft.
The Monday Report
Jun 03 2013
Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
The Overnight Report: Bad News Is Still Good News
May 31 2013
Wall Street rallied last night on a weaker GDP result, implying a delayed Fed exit. Dow up 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)
The Top Reason Gold Will Drop From Here
May 30 2013
Gold is either overvalued or undervalued and as always, it is difficult pick either one or the other.
